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iOS & Android: VNC Viewer Free for a Limited Time Usually $10.49

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iOS & Android: VNC Viewer Free for a Limited Time Usually $10.49
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Liceb33r on 23/01/2014 - 07:36 itunes.apple.com (6820 clicks)
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Control a computer from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch! VNC® Viewer connects your device to a computer anywhere in the world, displays its desktop, and lets you take control. You can run applications, change settings, and access data exactly as you would be permitted to do were you sitting in front of that computer, and using its keyboard and mouse.

VNC Viewer is from RealVNC, the inventor of VNC technology. It can connect to any Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, or UNIX computer running VNC-compatible Server technology. RealVNC recommends VNC 5 for robust, secure, and high-performance connections, and for its unrivalled flexibility; free and trial licenses are available.

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  • quarrymaster on 23/01/2014 - 07:52

    Thanks, definitely worth a look. My regular app is Screens however.

  • ho-ly phuc on 23/01/2014 - 08:14
    +27

    Appears to be free on Android too:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realvnc.vi…

    • Lionmaru-G on 23/01/2014 - 09:54

      didnt work for me :(
      " Error processing purchase [DF-BPA-10] "

      • cristtos on 23/01/2014 - 11:19
        +1

        Worked for me (GNoteII)

        • Lionmaru-G on 23/01/2014 - 11:37

          After a few more tries it finally went through. It did crash my Google Play.

        • pweeheffa on 23/01/2014 - 12:02

          Same here as well
          Thanks OP Great app!

  • jakentta on 23/01/2014 - 08:47
    +6

    How convenient timing, now that LogMeIn is kicking their free users out. I'll have to try both this and TeamViewer.

    • theguyrules on 23/01/2014 - 08:55
      +1

      God am I glad I never actually paid for the overly priced LogMeIn app for Android (when the iOS version is free). I've used LogMeIn for years and now they pull this crap?

      Shame that VNC appears to be over the network only.

    • Infinite Monkee on 23/01/2014 - 09:14
      +3

      Teamviewer is a great product, I use it at work and home

    • cuteseal on 23/01/2014 - 09:15
      +7

      Teamviewer has worked immensely well for me. Simple to setup and use, very fast and it works both over the LAN and Internet. Free version has a little popup after each session, but it's a very minor inconvenience for quality software at no cost.

      • Oliver on 23/01/2014 - 21:23

        I'd like to know how this is different or better than TW, which I've used and think is fantastic.

  • GregFiona on 23/01/2014 - 08:47
    +1

    Nice find, especially now that Logmein stops the free version

    Edit: beaten by a few seconds :)

  • Eddie8 on 23/01/2014 - 08:50

    Thanks for the heads up. Should be handy in the future.

  • Bellpop on 23/01/2014 - 09:16

    I setup a HTPC on a Mac mini running plex for a family member. They're now v good technically so there's often a 'little' problem I could fix if I lived closer.

    Could I use this to help them from home?

    Thx :)

    • blahoz on 23/01/2014 - 09:43
      +1

      Unfortunately VNC is only for connection within the same network. You do have the alternative of installing and setting up the TeamViewer for unattended-access on that HTPC though which you can then manage remotely from home through your TeamViewer account.

      • Bellpop on 23/01/2014 - 09:58

        Thankyou :)

      • brendanl on 23/01/2014 - 10:25
        +2

        Actually, VNC does work over the Internet, but there's a bit more work involved. You'd need to forward port 5900 on the router to the IP of the Mac Mini, then you can connect using the public WAN IP address. If your IP address isn't static, you can set up a dynamic DNS address for free (e.g. bellpop.remoteaccess.me), and install an app on the Mac Mini that makes sure that the address always points to the right IP address.

        • macca on 23/01/2014 - 12:47
          +5

          I'd caution this one, even with a password, VNC has traditionally sent its password unencrypted. This means that someone could intercept your password in cleartext and use that to log on to your machine.
          Port 5900 is a favourite for port scanners as well so you may want to set it up on a different port instead.

      • asa79 on 23/01/2014 - 11:03

        you can open up a port on your firewall to access externally just make sure you put in password security

    • mycosys on 23/01/2014 - 13:34

      Yes you can, very safely, by setting up a vpn or ssh port forward between the 2 sites. Idally since it is mac OpenVPN would be the go. You could use pptp but it isnt very secure - i would stick with an ssh port forward or openvpn - both are pretty easy to set up.

      • gif on 23/01/2014 - 13:56

        Still don't understand how you would do this through your phone and this app… it sounds as though you need additional software on the phone to create the SSH tunnel?

    • username1 on 14/02/2014 - 09:29

      A good idea is to use it as an "iTunes Server", leaving iTunes running, and accessing movies/tv shows being shared on an Apple TV, iTunes, or iOS device. Works really well!

  • tightarse on 23/01/2014 - 09:30
    +11

    Teamviewer is the bees knees.

    • mycosys on 23/01/2014 - 13:35

      great for occasional conections to systems on the other side of the net. bad idea with your own net as an unnecessary security risk

  • 51ngh on 23/01/2014 - 10:03
    +4

    Still, download it now, so if in future you do need it, you can download again for free.

  • jefflang007 on 23/01/2014 - 10:22
    +1

    Team viewer is as awesome as wet toilet wipes (a good thing).

    • rumham25 on 23/01/2014 - 13:56

      BTW, a lot of "flushable" wipes are not flush-able at all. They can clog up your toilet.

  • PumaPants on 23/01/2014 - 10:29

    how different is this to splashtop???

    • opt on 23/01/2014 - 16:00

      Much slower than Splashtop for LAN use.

      • norkle on 23/01/2014 - 17:30
        +1

        Funny how Splashtop should be referred to just after Demarco brought up the topic of flushable wipes. Maybe use the wipes after you you've Splashtop'ed?

  • itbargainhunter on 23/01/2014 - 11:32

    Thx OP. Been waiting for a good free VNC client is IOS for ages.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/01/2014 - 12:35

    Sweet. Have been testing a few out with not much sucess.

    Now I guess ill try this out.

  • PowerB on 23/01/2014 - 13:23

    Interested in trying this - I currently use TeamViewer for access to my computers outside of home and Splashtop for LAN connections.

    • opt on 23/01/2014 - 15:57
      +1

      I use TeamViewer and Splashtop as well. Tried the free VNC desktop app and the Android app, but uninstalled it 15 mins later. LAN performance is no where close to Splashtop so useless for streaming, and TeamViewer IMO is a better alternative for WAN use because its far more easier to use especially if you want to use it to provide quick support to a friend/family member over the internet.

  • CVonC on 23/01/2014 - 14:13

    cheers!

  • howbazaar on 23/01/2014 - 15:32

    Once free on Google Play, always free on Google Play. Am I right?

    • Forfiet on 23/01/2014 - 15:57

      You would think so….

    • retiredfeline on 24/01/2014 - 09:39

      Isn't it more like once bought (free or not) always available to you?

  • Vortex99 on 23/01/2014 - 15:57

    Anyone know if it can work with UltraVNC on the server?

    • norkle on 23/01/2014 - 17:31

      Sure it can. However UltraVNC provides additional features. The RealVNC client with UltraVNC server will revert to the lowest common denominators. UltraVNC's main benefits are with the desktop driver on the server though, so you should find RealVNC client a good match.

  • tsunamisurfer on 23/01/2014 - 16:15

    Sorry…stupid question coming up.

    To use this I will need to have my PC turned on, logged in and connected to the WWW right?

    • luka on 23/01/2014 - 16:53

      You need:

      1. PC connected to network
      2. VNC server configured and running on PC

      Also if not connecting from your local network you may need to redirect port 5900 in your modem. Also unblock it on the firewall.

      Google is your friend.

  • scotty on 23/01/2014 - 17:23
    +1

    This + ConnectBot on Android to use SSH tunnel to connect to home computer from the internet :)

    • JetBombat on 23/01/2014 - 19:00

      here is missing puzzle piece, that's why scotty is scotty

    • effgee on 24/01/2014 - 15:26
      +1

      instructions for the ignorant ?

  • King Steuart on 23/01/2014 - 20:46

    Thanks OP.. Hopefully the deal will last until I can get a hold of my wife's Note 3.

    • Duff5000 on 24/01/2014 - 10:25
      +1

      Just log in to the play store from any device and buy it. You dont need to access the play store on the device you want the ap on.

      • retiredfeline on 24/01/2014 - 11:17

        Yeah, once "bought" it's available for all your devices.

  • felipe1982 on 24/01/2014 - 08:37

    I have moved away from VNC. Since I started using Team Viewer I have never looked back.

    • effgee on 24/01/2014 - 15:16

      I use both - they're different functions. Teamviewer requires someone at the other end, VNC doesn't.

      • gummibear on 25/01/2014 - 11:15

        You can install teamviewer host instead of the regular teamviewer. Then you can set a permanent password thus not requiring anyone to tell you the unique pin every time.

        You can even remove the need to type the password every time if you create a teamviewer account (free) then save your target pcs in your account with passwords

        So I can sign into teamviewer application using my account on iPad or PC then just pick the machine to connect to. Only takes about 2-3 clicks.

  • effgee on 24/01/2014 - 15:18

    Great that its free, works nicely…I'm just struggling with the counter-intuitive scroll interface i.e. you are supposedly 'moving the mouse', not dragging the screen as you're used to on 99% of mobile touchscreens.

  • niknah on 24/01/2014 - 17:56

    It's free. But not a limited time. According to this, once and Android app goes free it can't be reversed…
    http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/01/22/realvncs-vnc-viewer-…

    Thanks!

  • doofus on 24/01/2014 - 20:34

    Wow, is it seriously normally over $10?

    Who would pay that much for a VNC client?

  • MagicTsukai on 25/01/2014 - 23:23

    this is interesting
    hmm might give it a go

  • King Steuart on 26/01/2014 - 10:53

    Just an FYI, after installing the VNC Server on my Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit it changed the Windows colour scheme to Basic and completely messed up things in Photoshop and games as the OpenGL was affected.

    I had only just put new GPU drivers on my PC so I thought that was the issue, so I was uninstalling, reinstalling, tried earlier drivers, and nothing worked until I uninstalled VNC Server and now it all works swimmingly.

    Guess I'll maybe install and uninstall whenever I want to use it..

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